March 2010 Archives

Natalie Francisco serves as Co-Pastor along with her husband, Bishop L.W. Francisco III, as well as the Minister of Music at Calvary Community Church in Hampton, VA. Although ordained in February of 1999, she has served extensively in full-time ministry for over 25 years in areas of leadership in both the Music and Arts and Christian Education departments of her local church.

Pastor Natalie received a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Christian Education from International Bible College and Seminary in Independence, Missouri and a Doctorate in Christian Education from Carolina University of Theology.

As founder of the Women of Worth Conference in 2002 and the Women of Worth and Worship Institute (WOWWI) in 2007, Pastor Natalie seeks to provide godly and practical instruction to women of all ages and stages of life who desire to learn and implement biblical truths and principles from her life's lessons. As the personal mentor of countless women, she strives to equip them with knowledge and wisdom so that they can possess their inheritance as women of value, virtue and victory who will expand the kingdom of God. This is accomplished through annual conferences, retreats and several eight-week sessions that are held throughout the year at her local church and on-line for registered participants.

Pastor Natalie and Bishop L.W. Francisco III are the grateful parents of three beautiful daughters: Nicole, Lesley and Lauren.

Find out more about Natalie Francisco at www.nataliefrancisco.com

Joyce Meyer is one of the world's leading practical Bible teachers. A New York Times bestselling author, her books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ.

Bible Teacher and Author
Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches on hundreds of subjects, has authored over 80 books and conducts approximately 15 conferences per year. To date, more than 12 million of her books have been distributed worldwide, and in 2007 more than 3.2 million copies were sold. Joyce also has a television and radio program, Enjoying Everyday Life®, that is broadcast worldwide to a potential audience of 3 billion people. Access her programs anytime of day.

Overcoming a Painful Past
Having suffered sexual abuse as a child and the pain of an emotionally abusive first marriage, Joyce discovered the freedom to live victoriously by applying God's Word to her life and in turn desires to help others do the same. From her battle with breast cancer to the struggles of everyday life, she speaks openly and practically about her experiences so others can apply what she has learned to their lives.

Sharing Her Story to Help Others
Over the years, God has provided Joyce with many opportunities to share her testimony and the life-changing message of the Gospel. In fact, Time magazine selected her as one of the most influential evangelical leaders in America. She is an incredible testimony of the dynamic, redeeming work of Jesus Christ. She believes and teaches that regardless of a person's background or past mistakes, God has a place for them and can help them on their path to enjoying everyday life. 

Educational Background
Joyce holds an earned PhD in theology from Life Christian University in Tampa, Florida; an honorary doctorate in divinity from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma; and an honorary doctorate in sacred theology from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. Joyce and her husband, Dave, have been married for over 40 years, and they are the parents of four grown children. Dave and Joyce Meyer make their home in St. Louis, Missouri.

Find out more about Joyce Meyer at www.joycemeyer.org

 

 

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Empowerment Temple has ministries ranging from the Rubin Hurricane Prison Ministry to the Boyz to Men mentoring ministry. Empowerment Temple is a ministry focused on empowering believers spiritually, developing them educationally, exposing them culturally, activating them politically, and strengthening them economically.

Pastor Bryant's shepherding equips the congregation to empower the world through the WORD. A local church with a global mission, The Empowerment Temple's Got Power? television broadcast is seen in 35 cities in the US and the radio broadcast is currently heard by a half million people across the continent of Africa. This year the Empowerment Temple sent a team of missionaries to work in Trinidad and Jamaica.

Prior to his pastoral role, Rev. Jamal-Harrison Bryant was the Director of the Youth and College Division of the NAACP where he spearheaded the "Stop the Violence Start the Love Crusade". His efforts have been featured in many media outlets including Emerge, The Source, and USA Today. He has appeared on BET, CNN, C-Span, and Politically Incorrect. According to Ebony Magazine, Rev. Bryant is one of America's Future Leaders. Rev. Bryant is the host of Baltimore's number one rated Sunday talk show, Keepin' It Real. He is also co-host of the Larry Young Morning Show. He is listed in Who's Who Among African-American College Graduates. Rev. Bryant serves on the National Board of Directors for the R & B Hall of Fame. It was his honor to serve on the nationally broadcast town hall meetings "The State of Black America" sponsored by Tavis Smiley.

While his accomplishments are commendable, it is important to note that Jamal Bryant failed the 11th grade. However, he obtained a GED certificate and later became a distinguished graduate of several well-known institutions including Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, where he majored in Political Science and International Studies. After obtaining his undergraduate degree he went on to earn a Masters of Divinity Degree from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Rev. Bryant has been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Divinity Degree. He is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity incorporated.

He is the son of Bishop John R. Bryant and Rev. Cecelia Williams Bryant and the very proud father of his daughter Topaz. Rev. Jamal-Harrison Bryant, the Pastor of the Empowerment Temple, Baltimore Maryland, is a minister of the new millennium, who is "Empowering the World Through the WORD.

Most of us have received phone books, advertisements, and many other paper-printed products that we have simply thrown away. The cost associated with the process of lithography, and the relative availability of wood resources for making paper made this a viable economic solution to target customers for many years. 

E-books have been around for over a decade but until recently, they hadn't contributed much in the way of book sales. This all changed when Amazon, the world's largest book seller, released a proprietary e-book reader called the 'Kindle' in November of 2007. Since then, things have turned 180 degrees for the struggling e-book market.

Xulon Press, a Christian book publisher, provides 10 reasons to choose a publisher on their website - helpful information indeed when considering any publisher. The publisher owned by Salem Communications gives authors some guidelines, but fails to fulfill many of their own promises to its authors.

As a Christian author, you face the challenge of gaining maximum exposure for your book on a limited budget. Not to worry. Keep reading and I'll show you nine sure ways to quickly increase website traffic, maximize exposure and sell more books.

Christian retail is a hot market. Mainstream stores such as Wal-Mart, Target, and even grocery stores throughout the nation are profiting from the sale of Christian books, music, and DVDs.

There are a number of individuals who specialize in selling products online. There are many different products that sell rather well. One that is growing in popularity among internet consumers is books. Many people have found that they reap quite a success for themselves by simply taking books and selling them for profit in an online in the virtual market. If you have an avid interest in reading, and various types of literature, you too, can be successful in this type of online business. Here, I will share with you some essential and effective strategies for selling books online.

Marketing is changing. Whether you buy into the 2.0 hoopla or not how you market your business to consumers is changing, and consumers are driving that change. Customers are not content to accept broadcast or interruption marketing anymore. They want direct access and interaction with your business.

Book reviews are an easy and effective way to promote your book. People like hearing about new books and what others think of them.

Radio is one of the most effective marketing tools for those who want to reach both mass-market and targeted audiences. Talk radio is even more effective but often less appreciated by those with a message to sell to American consumers.

Millions of people visit Facebook every day, making it one of the best viral marketing opportunities for authors online. It's easy to set up and maintain pages specifically for your book, you can find lots of traffic for your blog or web site, and it's free, at least for now. (I've heard they're thinking about charging.) Plus, Facebook pages get ranked in search engine results, making it an ideal tool to add to your book marketing strategy.

Writing Christian articles can be a bit challenging to say the least. There's the fear of not being well-versed in scripture or not having a proper grasp on Christian Doctrine, as well as the notion of all the good ideas being already taken. Well, here's some good news for you.

If you are a writer, there is only one thing that drives you: writing. If you were unable to ever see your work in print, a true writer would write nonetheless, even if the work was seen by an audience of one. This article will show you how it is completely unnecessary to invest your heart and soul in a work that never sees the light of day. 

Making Sure Your Book Gets Read, Referred, Talked About, and Bought More! How many best sellers have you ever read that were dry, boring, or uninspired? Not many, I'd wager. Write an interesting, compelling book, and you'll be ahead of the pack out of the gate. 

There are some who say that for every critical book review you need seven good ones to counter it. For others, there's no such thing as bad publicity. Although the manufacturers of a certain motor car may disagree with that statement, for authors and novelists, any publicity is better than none. With the book market flooded with the latest celebrity story, and Print On Demand making new authors every day, the competition for a few column inches has never been stiffer.

If you have just written a new eBook and you have a killer sales page all ready, the next step is to get the word out about your book. This might prove harder than you first thought since the Internet is actually a large place. It can be difficult to get seen out there in Cyberspace and if you want people to buy your book, people need to know about it.